Organizations need compelling visions that grab people’s imagination especially in these challenging times. Getting donors and contributors to invest in an organization not only depends on solid operations, great staff and a track record it also requires a dynamic vision of possibility and a culture of collaboration and engagement.

Join us for a highly interactive session with Deborah Maher, an expert in Appreciative Inquiry. She will offer some of the latest scientific findings on the power of positivity, the practice of reframing, the design and use of generative questions and how conversations worth having often lead to greater than expected outcomes.

I am grounded in Appreciative Inquiry, as a methodology and philosophy and easily engage with all levels of organizations and communities. I bring creative and innovative approaches to my work with diverse stakeholders to create consensus-driven outcomes. My interpersonal skills combined with my education (MBA and MPA) and experience enable me to help organizations improve their ability to collaborate, build a positive culture and deliver high quality services. I bring wide ranging experiences having worked with (and for) organizations such as; Pima County Health Department, Tucson Airport Authority, Greater Tucson Leadership, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Catholic Community Services, Salem Oregon, Neighborworks America, Touchstone/SRA Consulting, Ernst and Young, U.S. Department of Justice and other federal agencies, the City of Baltimore, the State of Oregon, and Portland Metro.